Amelia vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Dutch English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,160
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Corny, Neil, Connie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cornelius Rank #2,160

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cornelius ___

  • Cornelius James
  • Cornelius Edward
  • Cornelius Augustus
  • Cornelius Henry
  • Cornelius William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cornelius

Octavia Maximilian Beatrix Archibald Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cornelius more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cornelius mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.

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